procurement
Feds invest in new industrial security system
The government has awarded a $12 million contract to Ottawa’s KPMG
Raytheon and United Technologies to create a defence giant
Will count among its portfolio of weaponry the F-35 fighter jet engines, Patriot and Tomahawk missile systems, space suits and intelligence technology.
Procurement minister wishes Irving hadn’t threatened reporters
Carla Qualtrough says the government is reviewing its policies on divulging journalists’ information to companies.
Canadian Coast Guard’s first new icebreaker welcomed to fleet
The government cited the cost for the three icebreakers as $610 million.
Rival fighter jet makers warn procurement rule change for F-35 will hurt Canada
Feds revealed that they plan to ease industrial requirements for aerospace companies in the $19-billion competition to replace Canada’s aging CF-18s.
Saab plans jet facility in Indiana
Saab serves as a top supplier to Boeing on a US$9.2 billion contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force last year to build at least 351 T-X training jets.
Government of Canada challenging small businesses to innovate
Asked to develop solutions for Canada Border Services Agency and other departments.
‘You are free to leave’: How the case against Mark Norman ended
Vice-Admiral was charged with breach-of-trust over leaked documents.
U.S. threatens to pull F-35 from jet competition over industrial requirements
Libs asking CF-18 replacement bidders to re-invest some of the purchase contract in Canadian industry.
Boeing prepares plant for likely Air Force F-15 orders
The Chicago-based company began ramping up its F-15 production line near St. Louis.
National Defence lowballing cost of used Aussie fighters: budget officer [UPDATED]
The Trudeau government is buying the 18 Australian planes and up to seven spares to bolster Canada’s aging CF-18s.
PMO ordered review that spawned measures that could help SNC Lavalin: memo
Trudeau’s staff directed Public Service and Procurement Canada to consult in 2017 on both its overall integrity regime and the possibility of introducing formal alternatives to prosecuting financial crimes.
RCMP charges another official in connection with alleged shipbuilding leak
Matthew Matchett, who was suspended without pay from his job at Public Services and Procurement Canada in October, is due to appear in court on March 5.
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FLIR Systems to acquire Endeavor Robotics
Endeavor is a developer of battle-tested, tactical unmanned ground vehicles for the global military, public safety and critical infrastructure markets.
Mark Norman lawyers protest ‘strategy’ talks between Crown, federal lawyers
Norman was suspended as the military’s second-in-command in January 2017 and charged last March with one count of breach of trust for allegedly leaking government secrets.
